Question

Explain Meibomian gland

Answer 1

Meibomian glands are oil glands along the edge of the eyelids where the eyelashes are found. These glands make oil that is an important part of the eye's tears. The oily layer is the outside of the tear film that keeps tears from drying up too quickly. A number of eye problems can involve the meibomian glands.

Answer 2

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• Meibomian glands are oil glands along the edge of the eyelids where the eyelashes are found. These glands make oil that is an important part of the eye's tears. The oily layer is the outside of the tear film that keeps tears from drying up too quickly. A number of eye problems can involve the meibomian glands.

• A number of eye problems can involve the meibomian glands. These include :-

1. Blepharitis
2. Dry Eye
3. Sjögren's Syndrome